We’re at the point now where mobile devices are starting to get some real 3D horsepower. Sony Ericsson’s new XPERIA X1 puts it to use for something more interesting than gaming – a flashy, polished, and (from initial looks) ergonomic interface. Check it out:

It kind of looks like Zumobi with its zooming/paneling app switcher. But remember, under all that coolness is Windows Mobile. So unless they did a complete UI overhaul of all the major apps, as soon as you dive into Outlook Mobile, you’re back to basic gradient and DrawRect() UI land.

As far as I know, the HTC Touch did the deepest re-skinning of a WinMo device to date, but the slickness went away really quickly if you started to use the phone for real. The most can usually hope for is a Media Player skin, a dialer skin, a Today Screen replacement, and an upgraded Launcher. Lets hope SonyE goes full out.